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The Brief:
Dalhousie Castle Hotel and Spa Rebrand
Give this 13th century luxury castle hotel a 21st century brand identity that captures the unique essence of the place, its history and values. 
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Old Branding

Current Branding

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Research

Dalhousie Castle
​www.dalhousiecastle.co.uk
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Walwick Hall
​www.yourprojector.com/work/walwick-hall/
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Heckfield Place
​www.madethought.com/work/heckfield-place
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The Machrie
​www.steve-edge.com/work/the-machrie/
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Luxury Family Hotels
​dnco.com/work/luxury-family-hotels-branding
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Four Seasons Hotel
​jacksondaly.com/projects-portfolio-branding-signage/signage-and-wayfinding-fourseasons-hotel/
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www.hideandline.com/luxury-brand-design-why-brands-use-pattern-10-examples/
Burberry 
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www.dezeen.com/2025/06/13/burberry-logo-redesign-irresponsible-peter-saville/
Louis Vuitton
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Hermès
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The Ritz London
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Bacchanalia
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Everbloom
www.creativeboom.com/news/howhows-clever-rebrand-of-material-pioneers-everbloom-takes-a-direction-you-may-surprise-you/
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Dalhousie Deep Dive

  • Originally built in 1220 by the Ramsay family
  • Took shape around 1450, crafted from the vibrant red stone quarried just across the South 
  • Hosted notable figures like William Wallace, Mary Queen of Scots and Oliver Cromwell
  • Converted into private residence in 1820
  • Used as a private boarding school in 1925
  • Transformed into a luxurious hotel in 1972
  • Castle is rumoured haunted by the "Grey Lady" the ghost of Lady Catherine, who was reportedly locked in a turret and left to die around 1500
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Luxury Associated Colours
​Gold:
Symbolises wealth, success and prestige
Navy and Black: Evoke a sense of classic elegance and sophistication 
Deep Colours: Rich, deep tones like burgundy, emerald and purple convey a sense of richness and depth
Neutrals: White, cream, beige and taupe are used to create luxury and openness
Grey and Brown: Charcoal grey and various shades of brown can also project classic sophistication

These are similar to the colours present in the current branding. To reach out to other markets, I think my branding will step away from the darker, luxurious colour schemes. 
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'Obvious' luxury colours
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Different Colours
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Celtic Symbols
Looked at and recreated symbols and the meanings behind them
​celticstudio.shop/blogs/article/cectic-symbols?srsltid=AfmBOopqzQNB_3iwB7MKLVdFP8vB0zRHMFp2XembTibhSP4ms7h2eNsa
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Ideas

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Final Concept

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In a world of stress and responsibilities, step away for a night and enjoy living in luxury. Explore the woodland surroundings and shoot your shot in a game of archery. From exquisite restaurant meals to a picnic hamper made fresh in the morning, forget about life for the day and we'll handle the rest.

With a target market of couples, a warm rebrand will make it the ideal place for a romantic getaway. 
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Patterns
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Wayfinding & Signage 
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Updated 
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Updated Again 
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Website
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Events
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Dining
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Alcohol
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Wallpaper and Room Designs 
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Tote Bags
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Stationery & Accessories 
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Cosmetics & Health
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  • First year
    • Introducing Visual Communication >
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        • Week 1 & 2
        • Week 3
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        • Week 1
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      • IT Fridays
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      • 2D
      • 3D
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      • Workshops
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  • Second Year
    • Designer's Toolkit >
      • Alignment & Hierarchy
      • Contrast & Negative Space
      • Balance & Colour
      • Hotfoot
    • Type & Typography >
      • Hierarchy & Layout
      • Magazine Layout
      • Responsive Digital Type
    • Graphic Designs Projects >
      • D&AD - Monotype
      • Museum Brand Identity
      • Information is Beautiful
      • WWB Anniversary Brief
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    • Advanced Design Projects >
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